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Enderbite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Tephrite

The general Enderbite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Enderbite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Tephrite

The history of Enderbite and Tephrite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Enderbite and Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

Enderbite and Tephrite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Enderbite and Tephrite. In this section, you will know about Enderbite and Tephrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Enderbite is Enderby Land, Antarctica whereas Origin of Tephrite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Enderbite and Tephrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Enderbite is Unknown and the discoverer of Tephrite is Van Tooren.

Etymology of Enderbite and Tephrite

Along with Enderbite and Tephrite definition, know more about the etymology of Enderbite and Tephrite. Etymology of Enderbite and Tephrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Enderbite and Formation of Tephrite. The etymology of Enderbite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica while that of Tephrite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Enderbite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Enderbite and Tephrite are listed below.

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